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AdvancedFeatures(cont.)

Date/Time Menu Explanations

INDICATION

ON

Makes all the indications appear in the camcorder (pg. 21).

 

OFF

Keeps all the indications (except the tape running indicator, warnings,

 

 

etc.) from appearing in the camcorder (pg. 21).

 

 

 

ON SCREEN*

OFF

Keeps the camcorder’s display from appearing on the connected TV

 

 

screen.

 

ON

Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is

 

 

connected to a TV.

 

 

 

DISPLAY

ON

Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder (pg. 21).

 

OFF

Keeps the date/time settings from appearing in the camcorder.

 

 

 

DATE/TIME

Allows you to set the current date and time (pg. 8).

 

 

 

*You can also change “ON SCREEN” to “ON” or “OFF” by pressing the DISPLAY button on the RM-V711U remote control. The RM-V711U remote control is provided with the GR-DVF21, and is optionally available for the GR-DVF11.

System Menu Explanations

TELE MACRO

OFF

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on

 

 

the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m (3.25

 

 

ft) to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto

 

ON

setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible

 

at a distance of approx. 60 cm (23-5/8”).

 

 

 

 

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

 

 

 

WIND CUT

OFF

Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.

 

ON

Helps cut down on noise created by wind.

 

 

•“ ” appears.

 

 

•The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.

 

 

 

SOUND MODE

32 kHz

Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is

 

 

recommended for use when performing audio dubbing.

 

48 kHz

Enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels.

 

 

 

ID NUMBER

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a

 

computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting

 

is 06.

 

 

 

 

DEMO. MODE

OFF

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

 

ON

Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects,

 

 

etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When

 

 

“DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” and the Recording Menu is closed,

 

 

demonstration starts.

 

 

NOTES:

 

 

If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.

 

 

By turning off the camcorder, “DEMO. MODE” is set to “OFF”

 

 

automatically.

 

 

 

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JVC GR-DVF11, GR-DVF21 specifications Date/Time Menu Explanations, System Menu Explanations, Factory preset

GR-DVF21, GR-DVF11 specifications

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